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US stocks opened higher after softer June jobs data eased fears of aggressive Fed rate hikes, with modest gains across major indices.

IN · 2026-07-02

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Key takeaway

Softer US June jobs data reduces odds of aggressive Fed rate hikes, boosting risk appetite.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS June jobs data softer than expected, reducing Fed rate hike bets.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onUS Treasury yields fall and USD weakens, lowering global risk-free rates and import costs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK gilt yields track US yields lower, reducing SME borrowing costs on floating-rate debt and improving discretionary spending power.

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Source: IN:Economic Times

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